Scam & Fraud Awareness

The Con Is In Your Head: How Fraudsters Exploit Psychology to Defeat Even Security-Savvy Americans

Modern scammers are not simply technical operators — they are applied psychologists who have studied the cognitive shortcuts and emotional triggers that cause intelligent, cautious people to make catastrophic decisions. Understanding the mental architecture they exploit is the most powerful defense available, and it requires a fundamentally different approach than the standard advice to "just be careful." This piece examines the psychological mechanisms behind today's most sophisticated fraud ca

Sep 12, 2026

Hidden Eyes on Your Phone: Recognizing and Eliminating Surveillance Software Before It Does More Harm

Stalkerware — commercial spyware designed to monitor a person's device without their knowledge — is more prevalent than most people realize, and its victims are disproportionately survivors of domestic abuse. This guide walks through the warning signs, detection methods, and removal strategies, along with the legal protections and support resources available to those affected.

Aug 15, 2026

When the Voice on the Phone Isn't Human: Defending Your Family Against AI Impersonation Fraud

Scammers armed with artificial intelligence can now clone a loved one's voice from as little as three seconds of audio and use it to fabricate emergency scenarios designed to extract money in minutes. These attacks are surging across the United States, and the psychological manipulation they deploy is more sophisticated than anything traditional fraud defenses were built to handle. Here is what you need to know — and what you need to do.

Aug 3, 2026